On My Own (TVD Series)

Untold Truth

Sitting down on the kitchen counter, Zach hands me a cup of coffee when Stefan walks in with our backpacks in his hands.

"He's awake, he's weak but best to stay away from the basement. He's Damon, not sure how dangerous he still might be." He said before placing my bag on the table.

"You're going to school?" Zach asked.

"We came here to live a life, it's about time I get back to that."

"...And Elena, if she still speaks to you." I added quietly sipping on my coffee.

"Why haven't you called her?"

"What am I supposed to do, feed her another lie? I hate lying to her, Zach. I'm not good at it. She already thinks I'm hiding something."

"What choice do you have, Stefan? We came back here because we wanted to live as normal as we could. You knew this was going to be part of it." I added.

Sighing, he lifts up his bag and puts it over his shoulder.

"Let's go, we're gonna be late."

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Getting out of the car, we headed up through the double doors into a large crowd of football players and band people as they signed up for the car wash later this week.

"Seems like everyone's going all out for this fundraiser, huh?" I whispered.

"Yeah..."

Turning the corner, Stefan grabs my arm.

"Stay here. I'll be right back." 

Watching him walk down the hallway and to Elena as she spoke to Bonnie near her locker. 

Leaning back on the locker beside me, I reached for one of the locks and accidentally break it with a gentle pull.

"Crap..."

Striding for the trash can in the corner, I tossed the lock and stood a few lockers away from Stefan.

"Stefan, where's Damon?" Caroline asked.

"He's gone, Caroline."

"When's he coming back?" She added.

"He's not coming back. I'll see you later, Elena." He blurted, before turning around and walking in the opposite direction.

"You could've been a little easier on telling Caroline?" I asked.

"It's Damon. He doesn't deserve to have someone missing him."

Falling behind, I stared at Stefan as he walked down the hall not paying attention that I'm no longer by his side.

"Fine, then."

AFTER SCHOOL

Walking back home, I cut through the woods which lead me to the side of the house. Stefan's car was parked in front of it like always, but this time the driver's side was open and the keys were still inside.

"Stefan?" I said nervously.

Throwing my bag in the corner of the foyer, I ran into the living room and then into the kitchen to see the basement door open.

"Zach!"

Flying down, I see Stefan wrapping Zach's arm around his neck and taking him upstairs.

"What were you think?" Stefan yelled.

"I was thinking I should say goodbye..."

"What happened?" I added.

"Zach tried to get himself killed."